63 ball joint torque?

[Michael G.]

I can't read my AIM, can someone please look up the torque specs for upper and lower ball joints for 63?

Thanks,

[Edward J.]

Re: 63 ball joint torque?

Mike, the lower is 90 ft. lbs. upper is 50 ft.lbs and the align cotter pin after torque.

[Michael G.]

Re: 63 ball joint torque?

Thanks Ed, I am not prepared today, my service manual is 250 miles away. How about the flywheel to engine and clutch attaching bolts?

[Joe L.]

Re: 63 ball joint torque?

Thanks Ed, I am not prepared today, my service manual is 250 miles away. How about the flywheel to engine and clutch attaching bolts?

Mike-----

Clutch cover bolts------35 lb/ft

Flywheel bolts-------60 lb/ft

Keep in mind that both of these bolts are special bolts. I recommend ARP products for both. The ARP bolts may have different torque specs from GM. If so, it will be included with the bolt package.

[Michael G.]

Re: 63 ball joint torque?

Thanks Joe

[John H.]

Re: 63 ball joint torque?

Thanks Joe

Mike -

Also note that the ARP flywheel bolts are slightly longer than the GM bolts, and the bolt tips MAY interfere with the stamped sheet metal clutch inspection cover, causing a racket at first-start like being in a tin outhouse in a hailstorm. It's harmless, and a minor rework to the cover will eliminate it.